Boardman - There will be a funeral service held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, with Father Edward Noga officiating for Michael Francis Thornton, 64, of Boardman, who passed away Friday evening, August 16, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman. Mike will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends. He was born December 5, 1948 in Youngstown the son of William and Mary (Devaney) Thornton and was a lifelong area resident. Mike was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, following graduation he was in the United States Army Reserves for two years. He was employed for over 30 years with General Motors Lordstown and retired in 2006. Mike was a member of the Sigma Club where he would enjoy playing cards with his friends and socializing. He loved playing cards, listening to Neil Diamond, but more than anything else was a devoted, true and loyal fan to the New York Yankees. He leaves behind to hold on to his precious memories his beloved wife of over 28 years the former Susan Hill-Bennett Thornton whom he married on March 23, 1985, two daughters Jennifer Nicastro of Boardman and Tammy (James) Yavorsky of Austintown, five grandchildren Aurora, Jocelyn, and Michael Thornton, Matthew Nicastro and Abbigail Yavorsky, a brother William Thornton and a sister Kathleen (Andrew) Scarmack. Besides his parents Mike was preceded in death by two brothers Jacky and James "Jim" Thornton and three sisters Margaret Thornton, Carolyn Jean Cappabianca and Patricia Thornton. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com. to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Thornton family. In lieu of flowers material contributions may be made in Michael's name Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Rd., Canfield, Ohio 44406. Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home Dedicated To Your Loved Ones